- Seen my fair share of “shower geysers” over the years—sometimes I think the water’s trying to escape the tub on purpose. The worst is when it starts...

- Couldn’t agree more about mastic—messy but it actually works. I’ve had tenants call about cold spots, only to find my “quick tape job” from last yea...

Couldn’t agree more. I’ve had to deal with seized valves in a couple of my places—once had to use a pipe wrench and still ended up with water everywhe...

Not sure I’d put too much faith in the 120°F “sweet spot”—in my experience, that’s more of a guideline than a rule. I’ve had tenants complain about lu...

Definitely seeing the same thing in a few of my rentals. Here’s what I’ve noticed: - Some half flushes just aren’t strong enough, especially with old...

Yeah, shortcuts always seem like a time-saver until you’re back fixing the same thing twice. I’ve lost count of how many “quick fixes” I’ve inherited ...

Honestly, I’ve had better luck with the self-fusing rubber tape than silicone—sticks tighter and doesn’t get as gross. Clamp kits are solid, but if yo...

Good points overall, but I'd add a couple things from experience: - Greywater systems can get tricky if tenants aren't careful about what goes down t...

Good call on enzyme cleaners—been using them for years myself and they've saved me from plenty of tenant complaints. Baking soda and vinegar is fine f...

Good points all around. I'd also add: - Have a plumber or water damage restoration service number handy—trust me, scrambling to find someone reliable...